“There is no place like home”, an old saying goes. But is it really? The fact is, no matter where your roots are, going abroad and trying to build a life somewhere else, even if just temporary, …
8 Good Reasons to Apply for a Master’s Degree
Editor’s note: If you’re a final year student, or if you graduated already, you’ll have come across this question a few times for sure. Your family asks it, your friends ask it, you …
Six Netflix Shows You Have To Watch This Summer
By now, you probably have a Netflix subscription. If not, you need to reevaluate your life. Summer is here, the novelty of being back at home on your old stomping grounds wore off, and you’…
7 Best Websites to Take Free Online Courses
Nowadays there are plenty of ways to learn new skills, and there is no better place for it than the Internet. Is learning online — and for free — your kind of thing? Then this post is for you! We…
The 9 Best Hidden Places to Visit in Portugal
Are you a travel enthusiast wanting to discover unique places and escape all the selfie-makers and loud tourists? Maybe you should start looking for some amazing places off the beaten track and d…
12 Dishes You Absolutely Must Try During Your Erasmus in Italy
One of the passions that unites us here at Uniplaces, in addition to travelling of course, is food. Going on Erasmus with a dramatically limited budget does not mean you cannot enjoy the cou…
6 Nightclubs that Only Open in the Summer
Summer is here, everyone! Which means that for almost three months, you become free, and we’re sure you don’t want to do the same old things you did during the rest of the year. During the hot s…
7 Hacks You Should Know Before Moving to a New City
So your mind’s made up, you’re ready for an adventure and you’ll be moving to a new city. Your student accommodation is sorted. Flights booked. What’s next? These 7 simple hacks will…
Studying in Europe: Scandinavia vs. Iberia
I’ve moved to Portugal. I can’t say I’m a complete stranger to this country, because I’ve been coming here since I was two years old. Or rather, to one small village where…
Here Are the Winners of the Uniplaces Scholarship 2017!
The fourth edition of the Uniplaces Scholarship has come to an end. Over 1500 applicants from 158 different countries applied to win a rent-free semester by sharing an act of kindn…